RMS and RSM Feature Comparison

Compares the features supported in the Replication Server Manager (RSM), a component in the earlier versions, and in the Replication Monitoring Services (RMS), the new component in version 15.0.

Difference in Features Supported in RSM and RMS

Feature

Replication Server Manager

Replication Monitoring Services

Allows you to manage, monitor, and configure replication system components

X

X

Monitors the availability of servers and the state of all connections and routes

X

X

Manages a warm standby environment

X

X

Supports multisite availability

X

Supports the Embedded RSSD

X

X

Provides support for SSL and network-based security (DCE/Kerberos) security between servers in a replication environment

X

Runs on Microsoft Windows platforms as well as all UNIX platforms supported by Replication Server

X

Provides a server-centric view of the replication environment

X

X

Enables administration of a logical group of servers

X

Sets configuration parameters of Replication Servers, Replication Agents, the Adaptive Server Enterprise Replication Agent thread (RepAgent), connections, and routes

X

X

Monitors the latency and the state and performance of a replication path

X

X

Provides commands to create, alter, and delete replication objects

X

Provides logging and tracing of server commands

X

X

Generates a rollup status for Replication Servers and Adaptive Servers

X

X

Executes user-defined scripts for events in the replication environment

X

X